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AUGUST 11 Reading 223 JESUS’ POWER Luke 7–8 “Her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little” (Luke 7:47).Christ’s miracles showed His power over every natural and supernatural force, and frequently, the importance of faith. Overview Jesus healed a believing centurion’s servant (7:1–10) and raised aContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 10 Reading 222 JESUS’ TEACHINGS Luke 6 “I tell you who hear Me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you” (Luke 6:27–28).Jesus’ “teaching on the plain” (v. 17) is a typical sermon of Christ from His Galilean ministry. Overview Luke summarizedContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 9 Reading 221 A HEALING MINISTRY Luke 4–5 “The people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them” (Luke 4:40).In describing the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, Luke focuses our attention on Christ’s healing and forgiving power. What Jesus did as well asContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 8 Reading 220 JESUS AND JOHN Luke 2–3 “John answered them all, ’I baptize you with water. But One more powerful than I will come, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie’ “ (Luke 3:16).Luke’s written history draws attention to the special signs associated with Jesus’ birth and His announcementContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

Luke AUGUST 7 Reading 219 IN GOD’S TIME Luke 1 “You will be with child and give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High” (Luke 1:31–32).God’s Spirit is active whenever the Lord is about toContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”